Friday, June 30, 2006 U.S. dioceses facing financial squeeze, foundation leader says Education summit looks at school closings, future U.S. Catholic population up, most other church data down Maryland bishops ask court to affirm state ban on same-sex marriage Helping faith-based, community groups help those they know best Catholic family's foundation in San Antonio helps those in need New natural family planning program aims to attract iPod generation Cardinal: Those involved in stem-cell research face excommunication Vatican says documents from Pius XI's papacy to be available Sept. 18 Do not forget: Book aims to dispel unease after pope's Birkenau talk Priest says Gaza residents are used to living in difficult conditions Soldier's death should not lead to 'unholy rage,' bishop says Community of missionary nuns launches new Web on their life, ministry Pakistani archbishop says bias against Christians has increased |